New Student
Application Process

There are some factors to consider and discuss with your family and school guidance counselor before you register for dual credit courses. It is important to understand the student is beginning a college transcript and the courses will become part of his/her permanent academic record.

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Key Suggestions

  • STEP 1 – Diné College Dual Credit Admissions Application
    Diné College Dual Credit Application
  • STEP 2 – New Mexico (NM) or Arizona (AZ) Dual Credit Request Form
    AZ Dual Credit Request Form
    NM Dual Credit Request Form
  • STEP 3 – Student FERPA Release Form
    FERPA Release Form
  • STEP 4 – Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) Request Form
    CIB Request Form for Dual Credit Students
  • STEP 5 – Submit In-Progress High School Transcript

Please email completed forms and documents to Francetta Begaye, Dual Credit Program Director at frbegaye@dinecollege.edu or Erica Johnson, Dual Credit Specialist at ericajohnson@dinecollege.edu.

Diné College Mission

Rooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality post-secondary student learning and development to ensure the well being of the Diné People.

Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Operation Statement

The Diné College Dual Credit Program provides high school students with geographically feasible and affordable access to a quality post-secondary education.

Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Vision Statement

Diné College believes the Dual Credit Program will become a stepping-stone from high school to college, by serving as a pathway to academic degree programs or college-level courses.

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Diné College Dual Enrollment Requirements for High School Students

  • Must be an enrolled student within a partnering high school
  • 2.0 GPA and/or Principal/Guidance Counselor Approval
Books High school purchases books and is responsible for dual credit resource material. Examples of Diné College Dual Credit Courses
  • NAV 101 Navajo as a Second Language I (4)
  • NAV 102 Navajo as a Second Language II (4)
  • ENG 101 Freshman English I (3)
  • ENG 102 Freshman English II (3)
  • MTH 110 College Algebra (4)
Course Payment Initially, all enrollment, registration, and tuition fees are waived by Diné College. After the high school student successfully completes the course, Diné College is reimbursed for costs from:
  • New Mexico: State of New Mexico Legislation – TCU Fund
  • Arizona: Arizona State Legislation – Unclaimed Lottery Funds

Current High School Partners

  • Pinon High School
  • Tuba City High School
  • Dził Ditł’ooí School of Empowerment, Action and Perseverance (DEAP) School
  • Many Farms High School
  • Rock Point High School
  • St. Pius X High School
  • Navajo Preparatory School
  • Nizhóní Christian Academy (NCA)
  • Northwest High School